Wondering what do working parents do during summer? Get ideas for child care during summer break. My daughter is eight and my son is 15. She will be attending a summer day camp program. A few weeks ago, I signed her up for Summer care at the church she attends afterschool. How is it time to plan THAT already? Of course, it's more ...
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30+ Vacation Planning Tips
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These vacation planning tips will save you time, money, and headaches while researching, securing, and paying for summer vacation ideas. I remember our summer vacations growing up, living in southwest Virginia. My mom, dad, brother, and I would go to Virginia Beach every year and the trip was so fun... even without technology. My brother ...
5 Ways to Save Money On Childcare & Other Kid Costs
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Is childcare eating up too much of your budget? Get tips from a working mom on easy ways to save money on childcare. Learn ways to save on childcare ($1,000s!) from an experienced mom. This is the third month in the series where I am writing about my experience with The $1,000 Challenge by Brian J. O’Connor. My goal ...
How to Handle Snow Days
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Do you panic every time there's snow in the forecast? Plan snow day childcare by having a back up for snow days. Snow days. Kids love them. Parents hate them. There’s no in-between. For kids, it’s one of the best feelings ever to wake up to a blanket of snow. For parents, there’s an immediate panic while figuring out the logistics of whether ...
4 Unusual Ways To Save Money on College
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Are you overwhelmed at the thought of saving money for your children’s college education? Check out these four unusual options for building a college fund and saving money on tuition and expenses. When it comes to saving money, especially for our children’s future, often between balancing a budget and unexpected expenses, this can be a ...